Kristi WootenFeb 12, 2011Tastemakers Top 20: Our Favorite Songs of 2010Just in time for the Grammy Awards on February 13, here’s a list of 2010’s best songs. I asked one of my favorite bands (who, by the way,...
Kristi WootenSep 21, 2010How Michael Franti Found the SunMichael Franti sings with children in East Timor. Photo Courtesy of CARE. © Josh Estey/CARE Welcome! If you weren’t directed here from...
Kristi WootenJul 19, 2010The Stage and Screens Where It’s Just Me and Keane: My Convo with Tim Rice-OxleyHey Tim! I’m extremely sad that Keane isn’t coming to Atlanta on this tour. Tim Rice Oxley: We haven’t been there in awhile now. We would...
Kristi WootenJul 14, 2010Rob Sheffield talks Duran DuranBelow is part of my interview with Rolling Stone columnist Rob Sheffield about his new book, Talking to Girls About Duran Duran. The...
Kristi WootenJul 13, 2010Live Aid at 25: Remembering The Concert That Changed My LifeBelow, my favorite performances of the day. They’re not all musically great, but the memory is perfect. Comment below and let me know...
Kristi WootenJun 17, 2010Summer things: 10 songs I dig right now.“Something Good Can Work” by Two Door Cinema Club “Voice in the Chorus” by Hanson “Saturday Sun” by Crowded House “Long White Dress” by...
Kristi WootenMay 27, 2010Mixtape: How Tracey Thorn and Ben Watt Saved My Life (Pt. 1)Check out my new blog at MyAudioBio.com about the music of Everything But the Girl and the new release by Tracey Thorn.
Kristi WootenMay 4, 2010Discovered Janelle Monae yet?I really dug getting a sneak peek of The Archandroid (her new album, out May 18) from Janelle Monae herself. Below, a blurry iphone pic...
Kristi WootenApr 24, 2010Spring things: 10 songs I dig right nowOK, so some of these are a little old, but I keep listening … enjoy. “Atticus” by the Noisettes “Harmonix” by Surfer Blood “Sweet...
Kristi WootenNov 9, 2009And The Wall came tumbling down … to the sounds of Tears for Fears and David Hasselhoff!Harry at the Wall / Photo by Stacy James Payne Me at the Wall - November 1989 / Photo by Stacy James Payne It was 20 years ago! Check out...
Kristi WootenOct 20, 2009Impressed by HansonThis past saturday night, I was very happy to be able to bring Hanson to Atlanta be honored by CARE at our Take a Stand against Poverty...
Kristi WootenAug 31, 2009Back 2 Skool MixSO much good music out right now. Here’s what’s playing in my ears (you can purchase this mix on iTunes here.) Show Me What I’m Looking...
Kristi WootenAug 11, 2009Elbow meOK, I’m hoping I might eventually write something up for The Economist’s More Intelligent Life soon, so I won’t give too much away … but...
Kristi WootenAug 8, 2009Remembering John HughesMy life would be different today if there hadn’t been Pretty in Pink. The inclusion of New Order’s “Thieves Like Us” MADE that movie … it...
Kristi WootenMay 19, 2009John Legend and Jeffrey Sachs: Philanthropy’s new BFFsI love this partnership! Singing about making love and writing about making poverty history … what more could one ask? But seriously,...
Kristi WootenMay 16, 2009It’s getting Vedder all the time …I’ve never been a Pearl Jam fan per se, but I do respect them, and the Ved and I keep running into eachother backstage at various and...
Kristi WootenMay 14, 2009Design is HumanModern Atlanta‘s annual showcase has become my favorite event of the season. The starchitects! the DJs! the fundraisers! the homes! the...